ALDI BATHGATE DISTRIBUTION CENTRE

To provide, as an expression of christian faith in practice, for the relief of the needs of the homeless and persons in necessitous circumstances in furtherance whereof the company may pursue as a holistic response all manner of charitable activity, normally, but not necessarily exclusively, associated with such object.

The objectives of the chuch as a charity are by such means as are charitable to promote the advancement of the christian gospel in the village of Harthill and elsewhere. the expression ‘by such means as are charitable’ shall mean a charitable purpose under section 7 of the charities and trustee investment (scotland) act 2005 which is also regarded as a charitable purpose in relation to the application of the taxes acts” the expression ‘charity’ shall mean a body on the scottish charity register which is also regarded as a charity in relation to the application of the taxes acts”.

Loganlea Miners Social and Charitable Society aim to help our community by providing a hub whereby the residents can socialise and take part in recreational activities. Our new boxing club will assist in this. We also aim to assist in minimising the poverty gap that exists in our village. We aim to do this by providing affordable good quality food while allowing the individuals to maintain their dignity by charging a small fee. The Village Larder has been set up specifically for this. We have recently joined Neighbourly and soon we will have surplus supplies from Lidl and Aldi to give out free of charge at our Larder. Big thank you to Neighbourly for all your help. The Hub also organises activities for all ages. We have Line Dancing, a toddkers group and bingo for our seniors. We have a summer programme for the local kids. This involves trips away to the beach, farm parks, the zoo and swimmimg. We try to provide a lunch to take on these trips. Our seniors in the village join in with afternoon teas and a Christmas dinner. We also had a trip to the Theatre this year. Access to employment visit our facility every two weeks. We also have visits from The Citizens Advice. West Lothian Financial Inclusion also supports our community by holding FREE coat giveaways.